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Weather & Climate in Cappeln, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cappeln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8105°N, 8.1141°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Nov 24, 1990 | 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany | M3.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 2 km N of Werne, Germany | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany | M3.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Cappeln has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").